Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Today the school was a sea of colors and characters for the annual costume festivities.  Shortly after arriving at school the children, their teachers and the administrative staff paraded around campus.  It was fun to see the princesses, doctors, astronauts, fairies, angel, superwomen, groovy girl, skeleton and cheerleader. We also had a “baby”, Pippi Longstocking and a cowgirl. What a fun day!

Panama City Renaissance School is the perfect school for our daughter.  We want our child to be prepared for the future and have no doubt that PCRS will do that.  I feel certain she will get into the college of her choice. As a physician, I am amazed at the things she is learning at such a young age.  And, the best part is that she has fun at school.
Hans Caspary, MD

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Thursday, October 29: 8:30 – 10 am

Friday, October 30: 8:30 -10 am

Where: Panama City Renaissance School Campus, 1608 Baker Court, Panama City.

Come experience the Panama City Renaissance School. Talk with parents, teachers, and administrative staff. Observe classes and actiivties. For more information call 215-8712.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Yesterday the Panama City Renaissance School students performed Chinese, Latin American and US songs at the Festival of Nations.  The youngest student is 3 and the oldest is 10.   Some presentations included fans and other sunglasses and drama. The student had a great time in front of the audience and enjoy conversing in all three languages.  In addition to the presentation, the children also participated in the festival parade. The costumes included Quechua clothing from Ecuador, traditional Chinese dress and attire from Mexico.  Enjoy the photos!

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

Tomorrow the Panama City Renaissance School students will be performing Chinese, Latin American and US songs at the Festival of Nations.  The kids love the stage and enjoy conversing in all three languages.  The preschool children will be performing at 12 noon and the elementary school students will be performing at 2:00 pm.  All the performances will be on the main stage at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and 4th Street in downtown Panama City. Hope to see you there.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

As part of the science curriculum, the children in Ms. Fu’s and Ms. Maunter’s classes have “no right answer within limits” activities. For this activity, each team was were given a bag with several items including straws and asked to create something that went continuously between the door jambs. Some solutions used paperclips, straws and rubber bands. Others included straws and tape. Not only did the kids learn how to come up with ideas on their own, but also learned from their peers. Science is creative and fun!

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

PE, like everything at the Panama City Renaissance School, is a cultural experience.  The students have a great time getting fit.  The activities from day to day and week to week. So far this year the students have learned to fence (with special foils), get moving with Chinese aerobics, play tag, master kick ball, stretch-out with yoga, get their heart rate up with kickboxing aerobics, play a Chinese version of hacky sack…. Not only do the kids get a good workout, but they learn how young people in other parts of the world exercise and have fun.

Outside the Box – Juliann Talkington

On Thursday and Friday the students at the Panama City Renaissance School celebrated Chinese New Year by sampling moon cake. The Moon Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the two most important holidays in the Chinese calendar and is a legal holiday in several countries. Traditionally, on this day, Chinese family members and friends will gather to admire the bright mid-autumn harvest moon, and eat moon cakes and pomeloes together.